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How to get fromArklow to Cardiffby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Arklow to Cardiff by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Arklow to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguardferry
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 32m
    £61–120

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    5h 53m
    £44–255

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Office to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus2
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
    10h 43m
    £66–141

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Arklow to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiffcar
    8h 42m
    £84–126

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 17m
    £45–154

  6. Train, ferry via Pembroke Dock

    1. Take the train from Arklow to Rosslare EuroporttrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
    3. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Centraltrain
    10h 58m
    £64–100

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 50m
    £80–311

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeDUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 48m
    £63–210

  9. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quaybus
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Streettrain
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    9h 6m
    £70–180

  10. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)planeDUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    8h 18m
    £90–304

Arklow to Cardiff by train and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Arklow to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Rosslare Europort, walk to Rosslare Harbour, take the ferry to Fishguard, walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tourist Office to Cardiff Central via Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Fishguard Harbour in around 10h 43m.

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